Willow Creek is an earth dam located in Sevier County, Utah, built in 1943. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification.
Dam profile
NID height · 25 ft25 ft tall and 575 ft long, taller than 50% of U.S. dams with a recorded height. Height is drawn to scale against a two-story house, about 25 ft; the profile is a generic embankment section and the water level is illustrative.
About Willow Creek
The primary purpose of Willow Creek is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Willow Creek Irrigation Company (private). It impounds the Willow Creek near Redmond.
The dam stands 25 feet tall and stretches 575 feet across, has a maximum storage capacity of 1,123 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 29 square miles. Completed in 1943, the structure is well-established, with more than 75 years of service.
This dam has a significant hazard potential classification, meaning that a failure could cause significant economic damage — flooding roads, bridges, or property downstream — but is not expected to result in loss of life. An emergency action plan is in place for this dam. The most recent inspection on record was 06/13/2023.
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Location
| State | Utah |
| County | Sevier |
| Nearest City | Redmond |
| River/Stream | Willow Creek |
| Coordinates | 39.02684, -111.75242 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 25 ft |
| Dam Length | 575 ft |
| Year Completed | 1943 (83 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 1,123 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 1,123 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 988 acre-ft |
| Drainage Area | 29 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | Willow Creek Irrigation Company |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Not assessed |
| Last Inspection | 06/13/2023 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | UT00328 |
| Federal ID | UT00328 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |